Sometimes there is no escaping the lure of a band, whether in sound, presence, personality or whatever. One proposition definitely equipped with that kind of instinctive temptation is Pittsburgh rockers Long Time Divided. Formed in 2008, the quintet has been… Read More ›
Month: March 2015
Choking On Illusions – Rest/less
Hailing out of South-West Germany, Choking On Illusions is a band which looks like they are about to be on the receiving end of an enthusiastic roar of attention. The reason being their new album Rest/less; a beast of a… Read More ›
Keeping it loud: exploring the world of STP Records with founder Stu Taylor
It is hard not to be rather excited about an ever thriving UK punk and rock ‘n’ roll scene which right now seems to be bubbling rather rigorously with great bands, inspiring releases, and memorable live events. Certainly in the… Read More ›
The Department – Alpha
Like an A-Z of synth and electro pop bred in a parallel universe, the debut album from Swedish/British synthwave band The Department is one of those introductions which simply absorbs attention. A feisty mix of nostalgia and fresh imagination with… Read More ›
A.D.D. – Core
It may be labelled as hard rock, but the roar of sound which escapes the craft and imagination of Chicago band A.D.D. is just as much metal and punk, and very often more so. It is a fiery and aggressive… Read More ›
Surf City – Jekyll Island
There are times when it is easy to get lost in a realm of fantasy, moments in life and indeed music when physically and mentally you can escape the hum drum and explore new landscapes. One such escape is the… Read More ›
Red Sky – Solo Musica A Riempirmi Gli Occhi EP
What can we tell you about Red Sky? Well he is a masked guitarist/rapper from Milan, creating a web of creative adventure and imaginative sound. From the founding of his solo project in 2011, he has released one album,… Read More ›
Calling All Astronauts – Show Me Love
If there is one band which persistently ignites a healthy dose of anticipation with their releases it is UK electro/alternative rock band Calling All Astronauts. Early singles set that template in regular motion but it was firmly drilled into place… Read More ›
Unrest – Grindcore
If there is one perfect example of something doing and providing what it says on the tin then it has to be the debut album from US aggressive fury Unrest. Called Grindcore, the twelve track ravishment is the genre in… Read More ›
Lay Siege – hopeisnowhere
It was back in 2012 that British metallers Lay Siege introduced themselves to a broader national awareness through mini album Obolus. It was an impressive and potential soaked entrance from which its keenly anticipated successor has been a long time… Read More ›